Barcelona, Spain. 28th October 2018.
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Equivalent colour posts with more images and more information including historical context are Parc Guell (Barcelona) and La Padrera (Barcelona). Parc Guell are earlier images and La Padrera later images. You can easily tell which from the change in toning.
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The spire above the Porter’s Lodge
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Looking back down the monumental staircase to the entrance.
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The Washerwoman’s Portico.
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The Washerwoman.
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We are quite high up, out the back of Barcelona, looking towards the sea.
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Looking around at the crowd.
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Dog sculpture I presume, maybe Cerberus since we are at the Greek Theatre, though he only has one head.
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Curious esoteric activities. Perhaps electronic dowsing equipment.
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One of life’s little mysteries.
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Looking out from the Porter’s Lodge at the initial constructions and monumental staircase.
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The top viaduct and the spire of the Gaudi House.
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The aliens have yet to take off in their rocket ship.
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Martí Trias i Domènech House.
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Live music under one of the viaducts.
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La Pedrera (street view).
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Looking up at La Pedrera.
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On the roof.
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A view of the roof.
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These are not merely sculptures; there is also a functional aspect for ventilation.
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More than just ventilation towers, maybe like models on a runway.
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Perspective.
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Roof assemblage and assembly.
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After the party: Climbing may not be advisable.
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In the Attic, a scale model of La Pedrera.
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Ironwork detail.
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La Pedrera apartments, open for public viewing.
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Looking up in the elliptical atrium, providing light and ventilation to the apartments.
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(Just regular duotones, this time.)
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